Retiring Captain Honoured by Wellington Rifle Club
The Wellington Rifle Club held a smoke social at the School of Arts Hall to honor retiring captain Mr J A Preston, who served as captain for about 17 years. Speakers praised his leadership, organisational work, and loyalty to the club, noting its revival and growing membership under his guidance.
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School of Arts
Wellington Rifle Club
A. Naveau
Aes
Naveau
Preston
Naveny
Australia
Sydney
National Rifle Association
Bustos
Wellington
Hin
Jean
Tom Kelly
Wellington Cra
Oni
Pew
Kelly Xand Hy
Adiling
Nowhend Sid
Ghd
Bres- Lom
Dick Wilkins
Beeston
Ville
Aby Gwin
Proton
Elo
Football Leagues plan ahead as Wellington lags behind
Went and Warren leagues held annual meetings to set the coming season. The Wellington clubs delay training awaiting show events while Western line teams prepare. Dubbo, with McIntyre and new players, backs a strong season as cups multiply, but many old players have left. The meeting urged early league action and practice to build solid teams.
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Warren
Wellington
Einrerne
Wil
Wallington
Dubbo
McIntyre
Johny Walker
Attaies
Inck
Weatara Diamet
Mr. James
Abbo
Deehan
Joe
Jack
Postel
Sydney
W. Devers
Dell Dyball
Frank McCormick
Reds
Commercialising the game in Rugby League hits a snag
The article complains that professional payments and "working coach" practices undermine rugby league in the country. It cites high salaries, imported players, and alleged bribes, with the Young League paying officials, threatening the amateur code. It warns these trends may end the league era and hurt the sport's integrity.
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Worh
Sydney
Young League
Bathurst
Orang
Unimproved Land Value Debate in Australian House
The Australian Country Party bulletin recalls a fierce House debate on defining unimproved land value for tax purposes. It notes the Labour Treasurer Theodore and the Bruce Page era as precedent for deducting land-clearing and weed control costs, arguing the Country Party’s call to include such work in assessments. The piece lauds the party’s stance as protecting farmers and rural interests.
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House of Representate
Australian Country Party
Labour
Theodore
Country Party
Earle Page
Indien
Bruce-Page
Farle Page
Dr. Page
Justiow
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Ken Hivcdmore
Mint
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Telapus Wellington
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